Temporary School Counselor

PHOENIX-TALENT SCHOOLS

School Counselor

Phoenix High School Phoenix-Talent Schools is seeking a school counselor to support students' academic success, social-emotional development, and preparation for college, careers, and life after high school.

School year 2026–27

Position status Licensed | FTE: 1.0

Reports to Building Principal

Work year 200 days: the 190-day academic calendar plus ten additional days.

Salary 2026–27 licensed salary schedule base range of $49,407–$98,197, depending on education and credited experience. Applicable longevity pay is additional. Compensation for the ten additional workdays is determined under the applicable negotiated terms.

Start date: Projected - October 27, 2026

Posting date 10/16/16 Closing date: Until Filled

Position Summary

Provide a comprehensive, data-informed school counseling program aligned with the Oregon Framework for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs and the ASCA National Model. Collaborate with students, staff, families, and community partners to remove barriers to learning, promote equitable access to opportunities, and support graduation and postsecondary readiness.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program addressing academic, career, and social-emotional development.
• Guide academic and career planning, course selection, credit reviews, and student scheduling to support progress toward graduation; contribute to master scheduling and student placement as appropriate.
• Assist students and families with college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and other postsecondary education and career pathways.
• Provide individual and small-group counseling and classroom guidance addressing decision-making, self-management, relationships, resilience, and postsecondary planning.
• Provide short-term counseling and crisis support within the scope of school counseling, and connect students and families with appropriate community services.
• Use student and school data to identify needs, coordinate interventions with staff, and evaluate program effectiveness.

Primary Responsibilities Continued

• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, specialists, and families through student support and problem-solving teams, including SST and MTSS, as appropriate.
• Promote equitable access to rigorous coursework and learning opportunities, and advocate for students experiencing barriers to success.
• Support schoolwide prevention, attendance, social-emotional learning, and mental health initiatives; provide related staff learning as appropriate.
• Participate in student safety procedures and emergency response planning. Maintain confidentiality and follow professional and ethical standards.
• Perform other assigned duties consistent with the school counselor role, applicable law, district policy, and the collective bargaining agreement.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Oregon school counselor license issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC).
• Knowledge of adolescent development, counseling practices, the Oregon comprehensive school counseling framework, and the ASCA National Model.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, educators, families, and community agencies; strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to use data to guide services, maintain confidentiality, and build positive relationships with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation, including work in active school settings and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
• First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to obtain it, when required for the assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of school counseling experience or experience in a related educational field.
• Experience with trauma-informed, restorative, or social-emotional learning practices.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

How To Apply Submit a completed online application and the supporting materials required in the district employment application system. Include a résumé, transcripts, Oregon school counselor license, and three letters of recommendation. [Insert current application link.]

Employment Conditions Employment is subject to applicable district hiring requirements and negotiated terms. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees. Phoenix-Talent Schools is an equal opportunity employer.